[It's interesting to think how true to life the garden is, left to its own growth, and he has to wonder how far that could go, if there is a limit — but now isn't the time to get lost in his own wonderings.

Altaïr allows the dog to sniff him and gives the expected pat when it seems to be the thing to do. He's not much of an animal person, but he's not against animals, so it's fine.]

I am. I've found it fulfills my desire to roam and offers more variety in what can be found.

[The wasteland is beautiful in its way, but not all that compelling.]

I can leave if you don't wish to be disturbed, though/